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2005 Toyota Avalon repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (15%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 52 repairs.
2005 Toyota Avalon repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Toyota Avalon in Delaware, United States Apr 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| May 201448800 mi | Telescope function via lever. Would spontaneously release. Toyota offered "warranty enhancement" to repair defect (instead of a recall). Car fixed at dealership. | ||
| Dec 201456000 miUS $60 | Ignition - One of the spark plug coils died. Diagnosed via OBD reader, replaced coil with new DENSO unit purchased Amazon. Quick & Cheap, but coil should not have died with only 55,000 miles on clock. | ||
| Feb 201557700 miUS $7 | Plastic aerodynamic fairing underneath engine caught on piled up snow, tore loose, had to re-attach using original screws and some stainless steel (non-rusting) "fender washers" (cost aprox $5-$7) | ||
| Dec 201670000 miUS $200 | Replaced Passenger Side drive axle (CV Joints) as one of the boots got torn, or just gave out. | ||
| Oct 201774000 miUS $28 | Gas mileage down 20% or more. The fix was a new MAF (Mass Airflow Sensor). Remove wired connector, remove 2 screws, pull up and remove MAF. Install new on in reverse order. | ||
| Dec 201774000 miUS $90 | Replaced original (2005) serpentine belt, also all pulleys, one pulley had worn bearings. Overall I consider this preventive maintenance. | ||
| Toyota Avalon in Mississippi, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2015158200 miUS $602 | New rotors and pads on emergency brakes and cleaning rnand rust removal. Plus cleaning. | ||
| Jun 2015159000 mi | minor oil leak. no repair, would cost $3300. Update September 2018: never fixed. Will give car as-is to granddaughter. | ||
| Sep 2016170000 miUS $291 | Right cv joint dropping grease on driveway. Replaced CV joint (axle). | ||
| Toyota Avalon in Maryland, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Nov 201268000 miUS $700 | alternator went at 70K miles. replaced with new one. | ||
| Toyota Avalon in North Carolina, United States Jan 2013 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Oct 2015193500 miUS $480 | Had to replace something in the wheels and balance tires. | ||
| Jun 2017211000 miUS $3500 | Replaced tie rods, might have also replaced the steering rack Replaced traction control system | ||
| Toyota Avalon in Texas, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| May 2015150000 miUS $400 | Rechararge of AC system and efforts to identify location of leak. | ||
| Toyota Avalon in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201531800 mi | Car was a sun baked Arizona Car. Purchased with issues dealer agreed to repair. - Headliner was falling down in rear. - Front and Read bumper were loose. - Front Radiator Bonnet was missing rivets. | ||
| Nov 201533000 mi | Ignition coil on bank 1 bad. Check engine light. Dealer repaired it for free. | ||
| Nov 201854000 miUS $400 | Water pump started to leak. Replaced. | ||
| Jul 202065000 miUS $800 | Replaced alternator and battery and belts | ||
| Toyota Avalon in Alabama, United States Mar 2018 - Jul 2022 | |||
| May 2022133000 miUS $1000 | Found brake pedal was soft: RF lower caliper slide seized, RR caliper slides both seized, LR caliper seized; Replace rear brake pads and rotors, LR brake caliper and hose, RR caliper slides and boots cylinder #6 ignition coil | ||
| Toyota Avalon in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Mar 2017158000 miUS $650 | Engine warning light on. Replaced ignition coils Moon roof jammed, Replace broken cable drive and mounting bracket. | ||
| Toyota Avalon in Arkansas, United States May 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jun 201669000 miUS $225 | Ignition coil #6 went out. All ignition coils were replaced along with spark plugs. | ||
| Toyota Avalon in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 2012178000 miUS $300 | Wiper motor replaced | ||
| Nov 2016208000 miUS $100 | Changed out front caliper, rotor and pads. | ||
| Toyota Avalon in Texas, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013132500 miUS $550 | Replaced ignition coil | ||
| Aug 2013140300 miUS $300 | Dealer quoted nearly $2000 to repair the bar that came out from under the front seat tracks and the rear sunshade which suddenly won't work. I decided to not do it since the agebof the car makes it not worth it. The $300 is for tuneup. | ||
| Toyota Avalon in California, United States Jan 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Oct 2011147000 miUS $500 | Spark coil malfunctioned on one of the back cylinders causing check engine light to come on. Car still ran fine but we towed it just to be safe. Replaced all three rear spark coils because getting to them was difficult and expensive. | ||
| Sep 2012164000 miUS $1230 | Emission control system problem caused Check Engine & Traction Control lights to come on. Needed to replace one of three catalytic converters and an air/fuel sensor. | ||
| Toyota Avalon in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 201165000 mi | TSB's dealing with unintended acceleration, and replacing brake cylinder cups/fluid, and oil filter line. 3 separate items, all under the TSB's received from Toyota. | ||
| Feb 201281400 mi | driver's side mirror was showing a double image in the reflection of lights, so had it replaced under the warranty program. | ||
| Jun 2015130000 miUS $400 | caliper pins sticking in one rear brake, replaced pads & rotors rear axle complete | ||
| Nov 2015136300 miUS $460 | Replaced front struts & springs | ||
| Toyota Avalon in Ohio, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201041000 miUS $900 | Ignition coils had to be replaced. | ||
| Toyota Avalon in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200940000 mi | Car hesitated on accelerating repair covered under TSB for emission computer -new program, new sensors 4 hour job. | ||
| Toyota Avalon in Illinois, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 201092000 miUS $10 | Condenser damaged by a stone, lost all oil. | ||
| Jul 201094000 miUS $50 | Driver side front wheel bearing was failing. | ||
| Jan 2011101000 mi | Bad cell in battery; abs waking up overnight and draining battery. Dealer replaced battery, cleaned corrosion at ECM connection. | ||
| Mar 2014150000 miUS $50 | Leaking power steering hose. The mechanic replaced the clamp. | ||
| Toyota Avalon in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 201036000 mi | hard shifting, hesitation when pressing accelerator until car actually responds. | ||
| Toyota Avalon in Tennessee, United States May 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 201259500 miUS $150 | replaced a coil pack | ||
| Nov 201259900 miUS $150 | replaced a coil pack second month straight | ||
| Toyota Avalon in Arizona, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 201470300 miUS $800 | Cylinder 1 and 3 coils failed. Replaced all coils and plugs. | ||
| Toyota Avalon in New Hampshire, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2020 | |||
| Dec 201043000 miUS $360 | Transmisson replaced for second time by dealer thru toyota Exhaust manifold replaced tsb, cat replaced tsb, system flashed twice | ||
| Jul 201255500 miUS $350 | Smart key failed to operate car, Headlights worked but would not start. Car could not be jump started, FOB Battery good, so car on hock to dealer. After several hours it was determined that tghe auto battery had to be higher than 12.4 volts | ||
| Sep 201468000 miUS $400 | Front brakes pads and rotors and one caliper | ||
| Jul 201683300 miUS $200 | Rear Center Brake Light. Had to replace entire assembly, which involved removing the rear seat. | ||
| Sep 201685000 miUS $250 | Replaced calipers, rotor and pads | ||
| Mar 201786000 miUS $75 | 20170315 exhaust heat shields rusted loose, resecured | ||
| Mar 2020101000 miUS $700 | 1 firewall ignition coils failed, misfire codes | ||
| Toyota Avalon in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2009 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Mar 201043000 mi | Several of the symbols suddenly lit, including the check engine, stability control, traction control and cruise control problem lights. The dealer said it was due to a defective gas cap. | ||
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